For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,768 students in Cameron, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cameron, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cameron, NC are Union Pines High School, New Century Middle School and Cameron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Cameron have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cameron, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Pines High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1981 Union Church Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
New Century Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2636 Nc Hwy 24 27
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cameron, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Cameron, NC include Union Pines High School, New Century Middle School and Cameron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cameron?
4 public schools are located in Cameron.
What percentage of students in Cameron go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cameron are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron?
Cameron public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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